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Growth Spurt: Super-Eddington Accretion Leading to Overmassive Black Holes?

Growth Spurt: Super-Eddington Accretion Leading to Overmassive Black Holes?

by Brandon Pries | Jul 10, 2025 | Daily Paper Summaries

Some astronomers are discovering black holes that appear to be too big for their galaxies. Discover how rapid growth could be the cause!

Can the real [host galaxy of this ancient ultra-faint star cluster] please stand up?

Can the real [host galaxy of this ancient ultra-faint star cluster] please stand up?

by Guest | Jul 3, 2025 | Daily Paper Summaries

We’re not sure yet about the origins of this newly discovered ancient star cluster, but guest author Tehreem Hai takes us through the possibilities!

Dust Curves with a Twist: JWST Shows One Size Doesn’t Fit All

Dust Curves with a Twist: JWST Shows One Size Doesn’t Fit All

by Niloofar Sharei | Jul 1, 2025 | Daily Paper Summaries

Dust Curve Drama: JWST Reveals No One Law Fits All!

Meet the AAS Keynote Speakers: Dr. Erin Hicks

Meet the AAS Keynote Speakers: Dr. Erin Hicks

by Sowkhya Shanbhog | Jun 10, 2025 | Beyond, Current Events, Interviews, Personal Experiences

Today we interview Dr.Erin Hicks, Professor at University of Alaska Anchorage and Plenary speaker at #AAS246

Meet the AAS Keynote Speakers: Prof. Steven Finkelstein

Meet the AAS Keynote Speakers: Prof. Steven Finkelstein

by Sowkhya Shanbhog | Jun 8, 2025 | Beyond, Current Events, Interviews, Personal Experiences

Today we interview Prof. Steven Finkelstein, Professor at University of Texas Austin and the Fred Kavli Plenary Lecturer at #AAS246

The Surprising Discovery of a Distant, Nearly Perfect Syzygy

The Surprising Discovery of a Distant, Nearly Perfect Syzygy

by Guest | Jun 3, 2025 | Daily Paper Summaries

Ever wondered what an ‘Einstein Ring’ is? Rejoice! JWST does it again: here’s an almost perfect example from nature on a platter for you.

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